(NFI), I am a single person that lives alone and I enjoy a good cup of coffee. I consider myself something of a coffee-snob but I'm not a fanatic. I never let coffee sit around for more than 1/2 hour, after that I think it's good only for stripping furniture. I'm not crazy about flavored coffees, although I enjoy them occassionally. I like a light-to-medium blend, with a little half-and-half and some Splenda. I'm wondering if these coffee makers are worth the rather substantial investment. Any thoughts?